Helping Writers Become Authors

Consider the following four approaches to how to use archetypes in a series so you can determine which feels most resonant for your story.

Whether you're using a guided approach or just freewheeling, here are five ideas for how meditation can inspire your next story idea.

Based on six transformational character arcs, these Archetypal Character Guided Meditations will help writers brainstorm even better stories.

Here are four tips for how to use antagonistic proxies to your advantage, depending on your story's needs, without complicating your story.

An overview of the main concerns when deciding where to start plotting a story, depending on where it makes the most sense for you.

One of the best tricks for writing memorable character relationships is to think of each relationship as an entity of its own. Here's how.

What happens when you lose the joy? Learn how to rediscover the joy of writing you experienced way back at the beginning of your journey,

Learning how to identify plot devices and fully support them on every page of your story is a huge step toward writing cohesive and resonant fiction.

Six tips for how to write interesting happy scenes that will become some of your readers favorite moments in the story.

Discover the eight key types of scenes essential for storytelling. Learn how to craft engaging happy scenes without conflict and recognize their unique challenges. Explore classic scene structures that blend action and reaction, adding depth to narratives. Understand the dynamic relationship between conflict and tension, and how each drives the story. Delve into character development through the interplay of external actions and internal reactions, using techniques like foreshadowing to enhance engagement.